Aris Singleton, CEO of Ethena Labs recently joined Marsai Martin for EBONY’s SheEO show to talk about her journey inheriting the company, building continued growth, and how her late aunt and tgin founder Chris-Tia Donaldson prepared her to lead. Watch: bit.ly/46kMk9i

Zefiro creates sustainable and affordable products. Their latest launch is a fuzz remover that replaces the waste of lint rollers. The product uses beechwood, stainless steel, and polyester velvet to remove fuzz from almost all fabrics. Shop: bit.ly/3PCnCv4

Reminder: Beginning tomorrow, July 1st, 2023, the minimum wage in the City of Chicago is $15.80 per hour for employers with 21 or more workers, and $15.00 per hour for employers with 4 to 20 workers. Get all of the details: bit.ly/3NBETBM

It’s the season of snacking! Whether you’re going to a picnic or heading out on a trip, PREVAIL Jerky’s gluten free and protein packed turkey and beef jerky make a great on-the-go snack. To celebrate the Fourth of July, use code FOURTH20 for 20% off: bit.ly/3CpPScA

Red, white, and BeBold! BeBold’s refrigerated gluten and dairy free energy bars make a great snack for the holiday or any day you’re searching for a delicious treat to give you a boost. Shop online to try their plant-based bars: bit.ly/3rcDzhk

Regina Trillo, founder of Nemi Snacks, was recently featured on #FoodBizWiz, a podcast for successful CPG brands! Regina spoke about how she strives to prioritize instead of balance, the reason her business is self-funded, and much more. Listen: bit.ly/43bSKEH

New design launch alert! Alex Carter’s All-In-One button up was created to reimagine the classic button up into a piece of clothing that is versatile and can be worn three different ways. Shop the launch: bit.ly/42K59zy

Explore new launches from Girón Guatemalan Apparel + Home this weekend! They will be popping up at Tasa Coffee Roasters this Sunday, July 9th from 10 AM – 1 PM for customers to enjoy coffee while shopping their textiles, décor, and clothing.

Will we see you at Allies for Community Business’s West Side Business Connect event on August 2nd? Join us and many other business service organizations at The Hatchery for an afternoon of networking, resource sharing, and community building. Learn more and register: bit.ly/3pGbwXk

Protect and preserve your plants with Modern Sprout’s newest products! The Garden Keepers are designed to help arrange and protect plants when making a bouquet or prolonging the life of produce or herbs that you harvest or buy. Shop their 25% off sale: bit.ly/3pLSVZV

Land a coveted spot on the shelves of Dom’s! Join us to learn what it takes to get your product in one of Chicago’s fastest growing, boutique retail environments and how getting a spot in the store can help drive local awareness and sales. Get your ticket: bit.ly/46Xfs6S

Channel the flavors reminiscent of summertime and beach days with Aged & Infused’s latest launch. Take It Easy, a limited-edition infusion kit, includes a tropical mix of banana, papaya, and coconut. Shop the new summer bar cart staple: bit.ly/451wW0b

Meet our ICNC team! Jim Barcelona is an electrician that works at both incubators – Make City and The Hatchery. Jim said, “I can honestly say working at ICNC has been my favorite place to work.” See our job openings to join our team: bit.ly/42Y6zqI

Successful businesses are backed by a strong team, and hiring the right person starts with a great job description. Join this immersive session to build an appealing job description and learn how to identify the best people for the job. Get your ticket: bit.ly/43uFs6r

Soap Distillery has rebranded! Their packaging and website are now bright, colorful, and refreshing inspired by the naturally bright colors of poppy fields, watermelon, basil, herbs, peppers, and all things nature. Join them in celebrating the (re)launch: bit.ly/3Om6AjX

“For the past decade... a Chicago company has found success selling salads via vending machines, a haven for unhealthy snacks like chips and candies.” Eater has featured @farmersfridge to share how they offer well-made, healthy meals to a large audience: bit.ly/46VWhKn

More than 200 small businesses operated out of our Make City and The Hatchery incubators in 2022. ICNC's Facilities team works to provide entrepreneurs with the space to grow their businesses and foster a community in. Learn more in our 2022 Annual Report: bit.ly/3rDyRcR

Meet our ICNC team! Evan is the Community Engagement Coordinator at our Make City incubator. As an entrepreneur herself, Evan knows the importance of fostering a supportive community that business owners can contribute to and benefit from. Join our team: bit.ly/42Y6zqI

Chicago Raw is open for business at Time Out Market! Their juices, elixirs, chia pudding, and other 100% vegan, raw food is made daily and can be purchased at their new spot in Fulton Market 8 AM - 8 PM every day. See their menu of plant-based foods: bit.ly/43y4S3L

It’s not too late to embrace #PlasticFreeJuly! Laundry Powder from Meliora Cleaning Products is a truly plastic-free option because it comes in a paper and steel canister with a stainless steel scoop. Read more plastic-free cleaning tips from Meliora: bit.ly/3KeFvwi